Upcoming Events

Little Mermaid - a culture house conservatory of the arts school of dance production. Inspired by the classic tale by Hans Christian Andersen. June 12-13, 2026

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The Culture House: The Little Mermaid

2 and 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, June 12, 2026 - June 13, 2026 | Yardley Hall

Self Evident Truths. Grading the Declaration of Independence's Legacy at 250

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Self-Evident Truths: Grading the Declaration of Independence's Legacy at 250

6 p.m., Thursday, June 18, 2026 | Yardley Hall

two musicians performing on a softly lit stage

Midwest Trust Center Series

Ensemble Ibérica
Kicking Off – A Musical Tour of Algeria, Argentina, England, and the Netherlands

2 p.m. Sunday, June 21, 2026 | Polsky Theatre

Anthems of Pride featuring Cheyenne Jackson - Sat.-Sun. Jun. 27-28, 2026 Yardley Hall in the Midwest Trust Center at JCCC

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Heartland Men's Chorus Kansas City presents 'Anthems of Pride'

7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2026 - June 28, 2026 | Yardley Hall

Owen Cox Dance Group 20th Anniversary Season

Rental

Owen/Cox Dance Group Season 20 Package

July 1, 2026 - September 19, 2026 | Venues for performances vary

KS MO Partners in Education logo and headshots of each of the presenters

Professional Development

KS/MO Partners in Education Arts Integration Symposium

8:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | Zhou B Art Center (1801 E 18th St KCMO 64127)

An bassoon player and a guitar player are holding their respective instruments and crouched down back to back

College Event

Light Up the Lawn: The Swallowtails

8 p.m. (Sunset) Friday, August 14, 2026 | Nerman Museum lawn

Two women next to several houseplants and terracotta pots. One woman is standing behind and has her arms around the other woman who I seated in a chair. They both look at the viewer with a serious expression.

College Event

Light Up the Lawn: Katy Guillen & The Drive

8 p.m. (Sunset) Friday, August 21, 2026 | Nerman Museum lawn

The members of Found a Job performing on a dark stage lit dramatically by bluish lights

College Event

Light Up the Lawn: Found A Job

8 p.m. (Sunset) Friday, August 28, 2026 | Nerman Museum lawn

A vendor at the Creative Connection event talks with a local art teacher

Professional Development

Kansas City Metro Arts Education Network presents Creative Connections

6-8 p.m. Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Midwest Trust Center

two dancers performing the same jump

Midwest Trust Center Series

New Dance Partners 'The Ultimate Collaboration'

7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, September 18, 2026 - September 19, 2026 | Yardley Hall

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Joanie Leeds standing among a bunch of helium balloons.

Midwest Trust Center Series

MTC Kids Jam – Joanie Leeds

11 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2026 | Polsky Theatre

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Max Gomez playing the guitar

Midwest Trust Center Series

Max Gomez

7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2026 | Polsky Theatre

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a man standing in front of a glowing background holds a microphone while rose petals fall around him

Midwest Trust Center Series

Cirque Musica presents 'Querida: The Official Celebration of Juan Gabriel'

7 p.m. Sunday, September 27, 2026 | Yardley Hall

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a smiling man next to two puppets and a model lighthouse

Midwest Trust Center Series

What if Puppets presents 'How to Snag a Sea Monster'

10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday (school shows) and 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday (public shows), October 7, 2026 - October 10, 2026 | Polsky Theatre

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Illustrated hands on a piano keyboard and the words The Billy Joel Legacy - a Tribute Experience

Midwest Trust Center Series

'The Billy Joel Legacy'

7 p.m. Sunday, October 11, 2026 | Yardley Hall

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The Who's Tommy The Musical

Midwest Trust Center Series

'The Who’s Tommy'

7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | Yardley Hall

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The official concert - Relive all eight seasons in one unforgettable night of music - Outlander in Concert - Echoes through the Highlands - Music by Bear McCreary - From the acclaimed series led by creative director Matthew B. Roberts - © 2026 Sony Pictures Digital Productions Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Midwest Trust Center Series

'Outlander in Concert'

7:30 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2026 | Yardley Hall

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Matt Heaton stands in front of a haunted house and full moon while holding a pumpkin guitar

Midwest Trust Center Series

MTC Kids Jam – Matt Heaton

11 a.m. Saturday, October 24, 2026 | Polsky Theatre

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Donald and Barron Ryan

Midwest Trust Center Series

Ryan & Ryan 'Kickin’ the Clouds Away'

7 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Polsky Theatre

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illustration of a young child struggling with an umbrella in the wind and the words What do you do with a problem?

Midwest Trust Center Series

Inlet Dance Theatre presents 'What Do You Do With a Problem?'

10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Friday (school shows) and 10 a.m. Saturday (public show), November 6, 2026 - November 7, 2026 | Yardley Hall

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a group of circus performers doing tricks on stage

Midwest Trust Center Series

360 ALLSTARS

10 a.m. (school show) and 7:30 p.m. (public show) Thursday, November 12, 2026 | Yardley Hall

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four singers in red suits and sunglasses

Midwest Trust Center Series

Blind Boys of Alabama: 'Songs in the Key of Life'

7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2026 | Yardley Hall

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The members of Take3 performing outside in a city

Midwest Trust Center Series

TAKE3: 'Where Rock Meets Bach'

7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 2026 | Yardley Hall

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two guitar players performing on stage

Midwest Trust Center Series

'A Winter's Evening with Ryanhood'

7 p.m. Sunday, December 6, 2026 | Polsky Theatre

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three dancers on stage in colorful costumes

Midwest Trust Center Series

Owen/Cox Dance Group presents 'The Nutcracker and the Mouse King'

10 a.m. Thursday (school show) and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday (public shows), December 10, 2026 - December 13, 2026 | Yardley Hall

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a dancer on stage surrounded by open umbrellas

Midwest Trust Center Series

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company

7:30 p.m. Friday, January 22, 2027 | Yardley Hall

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two bagpipers and an accordion player perform on a stage lit by bright colors and spot lights

Midwest Trust Center Series

Skerryvore

7 p.m. Sunday, January 24, 2027 | Polsky Theatre

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A woman in a dress and apron performing on stage

Arts Education

'Pigfoot Mary's Harlem Renaissance'

10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2027 | Polsky Theatre

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Allegra Levy next to a small child and a dog with the words Allegra Levy Songs for You and Me

Midwest Trust Center Series

MTC Kids Jam – Allegra Levy

11 a.m. Saturday, January 30, 2027 | Polsky Theatre

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silhouette of three singers with a glowing green background and the word Gravity

Midwest Trust Center Series

'Gravity'

7:30 p.m. Saturday, January 30, 2027 | Yardley Hall

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8 members of Cantus smiling and laughing together

Midwest Trust Center Series

Cantus 'Simple Gifts'

7 p.m. Sunday, January 31, 2027 | Yardley Hall

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8 musicians holding their instruments and smiling

Midwest Trust Center Series

'Cultural Crossroads: Dvořák in America'

7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 6, 2027 | Polsky Theatre

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three smiling women pose for a picture in front of a moon background

Arts Education

'Tales of the Sun and Moon'

10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2027 | Polsky Theatre

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five musicians on stage performing in front of a large image of a leaf

Midwest Trust Center Series

'Rising Tide: The Crossroads Project'

7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 13, 2027 | Polsky Theatre

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Marvel Studios Black Panther in Concert The North American Tour

Midwest Trust Center Series

Marvel Studios' 'Black Panther in Concert' The North American Tour

7:30 p.m. Friday, February 19, 2027 | Yardley Hall

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Erin Stoll sitting in a theatre chair with her feet up. She is wearing a white suit and yellow high heels.

Midwest Trust Center Series

'Style Thief Fashion Show: Tools Not Rules Tour'

7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 20, 2027 | Polsky Theatre

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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom the Musical

Midwest Trust Center Series

'Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical'

10 a.m. and 12:30 pm. Thursday and 10 a.m. Friday (school shows) and 6 p.m. Friday (public show), February 25, 2027 - February 26, 2027 | Yardley Hall

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five musicians in a line who are each holding the instrument they play

Midwest Trust Center Series

Chicken Wire Empire

7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2027 | Polsky Theatre

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Dinosaur O'Dell and Kadesh Flow

Midwest Trust Center Series

MTC Kids Jam – 'Universal Groove: Music and Stories from Space' with Kadesh Flow, Dinosaur O’Dell, and the Jazz Astronauts

11 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2027 | Polsky Theatre

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7 band members lined up against a studio wall. They are holding their respective instruments and smiling at the viewer.

Midwest Trust Center Series

Winterlude Jazz Festival featuring Mardi Gras Mambo - The Dirty Dozen Brass Band with Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas

Saturday and Sunday, March 6, 2027 - March 7, 2027 | Polsky Theatre and Yardley Hall

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A woman performing a puppet show holds up two puppets

Arts Education

'La Maleta de Maebelle'

10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2027 | Yardley Hall

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silhouette of a man pretending to be a t-rex and the words Hold on to your butts

Midwest Trust Center Series

'Hold On To Your Butts'

7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 12, 2027 - March 13, 2027 | Polsky Theatre

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illustration showing three children and building blocks with the words Kidtropolis The Coterie Theatre

Arts Education

The Coterie Theatre presents 'Kidtropolis'

10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 13, 2027 - March 14, 2027 | Yardley Hall

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four actors portraying characters from King Lear pose in front of a black backdrop

Midwest Trust Center Series

Actors From The London Stage – 'King Lear'

10 a.m. Thursday (school show) and 7:30 p.m. Friday (public show), March 25, 2027 - March 26, 2027 | Yardley Hall

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a man pounds a huge drum that is being held up by four other people

Midwest Trust Center Series

Yamato

7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 2027 | Yardley Hall

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Treasure Island Reimagined - Jane Hawkin's and the Pirate's Gold

Midwest Trust Center Series

'Treasure Island Reimagined: Jane Hawkins and the Pirate's Gold'

10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Friday (school shows) and 1 p.m. Saturday (public show), April 2, 2027 - April 3, 2027 | Polsky Theatre

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Burn The Floor presents Maks and Peta Live! Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Peta Murgatroyo + Full cast of burn the floor dancers and band. Directed & choreographed by Jason Gilkison - burnthefloor.com

Midwest Trust Center Series

'Burn the Floor presents Maks & Peta Live!'

7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 2027 | Yardley Hall

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overview of a concert crowd with the words Evil Woman The American ELO

Midwest Trust Center Series

'The Electric Light Orchestra Experience' featuring Evil Woman, The American ELO

7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2027 | Yardley Hall

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Mister C performing a science experiment with the words The World In Motion - Mister C Live. Vol 2 - Join Mister C to explore friction, gravity and Newton's Laws!

Arts Education

Mister C Live! Vol. 2 – 'The World in Motion'

10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2027 | Yardley Hall

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Rodney Marsalis and the Bach Aria Soloists

Midwest Trust Center Series

Rodney Marsalis with Bach Aria Soloists: 'From Bach to Bernstein'

7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2027 | Yardley Hall

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group photo of the members of 23 skidoo

Midwest Trust Center Series

MTC Kids Jam – 23 Skidoo & the Secret Agency

11 a.m. Saturday, May 8, 2027 | Polsky Theatre

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photo collage of dogs performing tricks with the words Mutts Gone Nuts Unleashed - as seen on AGT - and the quotes rivetingly absurd (New York Times) and A Must See! (Washington Post)

Midwest Trust Center Series

Mutts Gone Nuts - Unleashed

2 p.m. Saturday, May 8, 2027 | Yardley Hall

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the four members of Fanoos

Midwest Trust Center Series

Fanoos Ensemble

2 p.m. Sunday, May 16, 2027 | Polsky Theatre

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the six members of Kaira Ba standing in a line with their instruments

Midwest Trust Center Series

Kaira Ba

7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 22, 2027 | Polsky Theatre

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